Regardless if you are a full time professional or a weekend DIY-er, using a conditioner in your paint will help you to achieve the best results. Just simply add a small amount into your paint, mix it thoroughly and you’re ready to go. What is a paint conditioner? A paint conditioner is an additive that […]

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How to Prevent Rust on Your Garden Tools
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Metal ProtectionWith a little bit of care, high-quality garden tools can last a lifetime. To help you do the same, we are going to share our top tips on how to prevent rust on your garden tools, to keep them in great shape. Our five step care system will help make sure your tools last for […]
Owatrol Oil used on Ewan McGregor’s VW panel van by Garage 87
Posted on in Automobile, Case Studies, Metal Protection, Product SpotlightChris of Garage 87 recently got in touch with us to showcase a recent project of his – using Owatrol Oil on Ewan McGregor’s 1958 VW panel van! To say we were excited to learn more is an understatement. About the VW panel van This amazing van is a 1958 Canadian L31 dove blue panel […]
Is your car looking more like a bin than a means of transportation? Full of rubbish, mud, pet hair or food crumbs? No matter how often you use your car, whether that’s for getting the kids to school, getting yourself to work, or just a little run around to get you from A to B, […]
How to loosen and remove a rusted bolt or nut
Posted on in How To Guides, Metal Protection, Product SpotlightAre you about to start on a project but have had to postpone after discovering a rusted or seized bolt? Unfortunately, this is an all too common occurrence as bolts exposed to moisture and humidity over a long period of time will usually lead to rust. Thankfully, Owatrol Transyl – our lubricant and releasing oil […]
Many people question, “Can a garden office be used all year round?” Well, the short answer is yes! However, the longer answer is more like, “yes you can, provided you have made it safe and comfortable to use no matter the weather.” We will be covering the following to help you make sure you do […]
Composite wood fencing is becoming more and more popular. The main reason likely being due to the fact that they are fairly low maintenance. However, you should know that even composite wood will require a certain amount of care. In this post we will share our top tips and advice to help you to keep […]
Most of us enjoy spending time in our garden. As soon as the sun arrives, we are out there making the most of every second. Whether that’s to use it for stress relief, home exercise or even a place for the kids to run around and burn off some energy. Optimising your garden space through […]
Cleaning and finishing a deck doesn’t need to be a difficult and time consuming task. There are a wide variety of tools available to make the process as quick and easy as possible, for a wide range of budgets. Here we’ve listed out our top tools, so you can get on with making the most […]
A motto we like to live by is ‘preparation is key’. Behind every good paint job is good prep work. Today, we are going to share our 5 top tips on how to prep walls for painting. 1) Wallpaper removal If you first need to remove wallpaper before painting walls, there’s a few ways in […]